by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UC Santa Cruz. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #20 out of 31 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UC Santa Cruz as a strong choice for drama & theater arts, ranked #86 out of 359 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 86 of 359 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools in California | 20 of 62 |
The following degree levels are offered in drama & theater arts at UC Santa Cruz, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 34 |
| Master’s | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Santa Cruz conferred 34 bachelor’s degrees in drama & theater arts.
UC Santa Cruz holds a strong position among schools offering drama & theater arts at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #20 out of 31 schools by College Factual.
Drama & Theater Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UC Santa Cruz report a median salary of $30,560 a year. This is lower than $63,618, the median for all majors at UC Santa Cruz.
To complete a bachelor’s at UC Santa Cruz, drama & theater arts graduates take on a median debt of $19,500 in student loans. This is above $18,526, the typical median for all majors at UC Santa Cruz.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $2,775 | $2,775 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 29% of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of drama & theater arts bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Santa Cruz were White. Approximately 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Santa Cruz with a bachelor’s in drama & theater arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UC Santa Cruz granted 34 bachelor’s completions in drama and dramatics/theatre arts, general in the latest year of data — 71% to women and 29% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (47%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UC Santa Cruz. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Drama & Theater Arts | 3 |
